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Celebrate National Peanut Day on September 13 with a delicious and nutritious snack! This day is all about honoring the beloved legume that has been around for over 3,000 years. From peanut butter to boiled peanuts, this versatile nut offers an array of flavors and textures that make it a staple in many diets around the world. So grab your favorite jar or can of peanuts and enjoy National Peanut Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Peanuts Introduced to Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>Spanish and Portuguese explorers brought peanuts from South America to Europe in the 16th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Peanuts Arrive in North America</div><div class='timeline-text'>Peanuts were introduced to North America by African slaves in the 18th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1890</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commercial Peanut Farming Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 19th century, technological advances made large scale harvesting of peanuts possible, leading to the beginning of commercial peanut farming in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1896</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Peanut Butter</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, a physician and health food pioneer, patented a process for creating peanut butter in 1896.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Peanut Allergy Awareness</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 20th century, awareness of peanut allergies increased significantly, leading to changes in labeling laws and school policies.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own peanut butter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a bag of roasted peanuts and grind them in a food processor until you achieve a creamy peanut butter consistency. Add some salt, sweetener, or spices to make it your own.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake with peanuts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are so many recipes that include peanuts. Peanut butter cookies, peanut brittle, peanut butter bars, and more! Get creative and see what delicious treats you can come up with.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for peanuts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to your local bar or pub and order some boiled peanuts as an appetizer. Or grab some beer nuts from the vending machine for a salty snack.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a trail mix</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix together dried fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, candy pieces, pretzels, and honey roasted peanuts for a delicious snack that is sure to please. You can even add some cereal for extra crunch.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go nuts with dishes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a dish with peanuts as its main ingredient like satay chicken skewers, or Thai peanut noodles. There are tons of recipes out there so get creative and have fun!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Peanuts are high in protein</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the main benefits of peanuts is that they're loaded with protein (one half cup providing over 7 grams). That's why peanut butter has become such a popular post-workout snack - it helps to refuel your muscles after a hard workout!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Peanut butter is incredibly tasty</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's nothing quite like slathering creamy peanut butter on a piece of toast, or using it as an ingredient in smoothies and desserts. Peanut butter has a unique flavor that's unparalleled and sure to satisfy any craving!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It supports small business and farmers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Buying peanuts from local farms and businesses helps support the small business owners who are largely responsible for keeping our food supply running. Plus, you know that you're getting top quality ingredients because they were grown locally and responsibly!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Peanuts are Not Nuts </h3><p class='facts-content'>Believe it or not, peanuts are not actually nuts! They are classified as legumes, similar to lentils and peas, due to their growth habit and the way the seeds are encased.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Peanuts play a role in Crop Rotation</h3><p class='facts-content'>Farmers often plant peanuts as part of a crop rotation cycle because they enrich the soil with nitrogen, benefiting subsequent crops.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Peanuts were taken to space</h3><p class='facts-content'>Astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space, carried with him a peanut as his good luck charm during his historic flight in 1961.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Georgia is the Top Peanut Producing State</h3><p class='facts-content'>The U.S. state of Georgia produces more peanuts annually than any other state, contributing about 45% of the country's total peanut harvest.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Peanuts have numerous Health Benefits</h3><p class='facts-content'>Aside from being high in protein, peanuts are also packed with essential vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin E, and may promote heart health.</p></div></div>
National Peanut Day is celebrated on September 13th every year. In 2024 National Peanut Day will occur on a Friday.
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